Articles tagged as: South Shore Line
January 11, 2021
Deal Frees $173M To Expand South Shore Commuter Rail Line
The Federal Transit Administration's agreement with the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will allow construction to start on expanding the South Shore rail line to a double track between Gary and Michigan City.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2020
Ground Broken On 8-mile South Shore Extension In Lake County
The project includes four new stations: two in Hammond, one in Munster and one at the border of Munster and Dyer.
Read MoreMay 29, 2020
US Department Of Transportation Awards Funding For Two Indiana Projects
The United States Department of Transportation has awarded Indiana $177.5 million for two projects one in Lake County and the other in Indianapolis.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2019
Indiana Counties Back Funding For South Shore Rail Project
South Bend and St. Joseph County officials reached an agreement this past week for splitting $18 million for the project's local contribution.
Read MoreJune 18, 2019
South Shore Getting $2.8 Million To Upgrade 7 Miles Of Rail
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.8 million railroad safety grant to the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad to upgrade 7.5 miles of rail between Michigan City and the city of LaPorte.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2018
Fare Increase Sought For South Shore Commuter Rail Line
If approved, the one-way fare to Chicago from stations in Hammond east to Michigan City will go up by 50 cents effective July 1. Fares for stops east of Michigan City to South Bend will go up 75 cents.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2018
Northern Indiana Commuter Line Gets Funding Recommendations
Two projects on the line are aimed at easing travel into and from Chicago.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2017
South Shore Steering Committee Begins Planning Transit Development Districts
The special-purpose districts are designated to help fund specific transportation projects.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2017
Indiana Officials Optimistic About Railroad Line Upgrades
The Chicago Tribune reports the state, along with northwest Indiana communities, have pledged half the money for the nearly $1 billion project.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2017
Transportation Secretary Chao Visits Michiana, Praises Project Support
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Indiana's work on the toll road and South Shore rail line should be viewed as models for the rest of the country.
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